The nameEnis
Enis is a boy's name, common in Turkey and the Balkans.
- Boy's name
- Turkish and Bosnian
Meaning
From the Arabic anis, "friendly companion".
Origin
Turkish and Bosnian, of Arabic origin.
History
First given in France in the mid 1970s, Enis peaked around 2010 and is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Enis
Enis in France
Enis was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 470 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Enis. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Enis in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
Enis in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enis mean?
From the Arabic anis, "friendly companion".
What is the origin of the name Enis?
Turkish and Bosnian, of Arabic origin.
Is Enis a girl's or a boy's name?
Enis is a boy's name.